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. >>> now developments on toyota's troubles. a transportation department official says toyota is expected to agree to a record fine $16.4 million. by tomorrow the automaker must decide whether to accept or contest the penalty. the government imposed it earlier this month claiming toyota knew about faulty gas pedals several months before issuing a recall. >>> a tense battle is brewing on capitol hill over financial reform overhaul bill. many democrats support the measure but republicans say they'll try to block it because they believe it will lead to more bailouts. treasury secretary tim geithner says taxpayers want wall street cleaned up. tens of thousands of businesses fail, worst financial crisis in generations that is a powerful case for reform. >> i think the president's political arm is taking over this debate. it's unfortunate because i like many others want banks to be banks. they don't want them to be casinos or take risky bets on our money. >> president obama says he'll veto the financial reform bill if it does not tack
. >>> now developments on toyota's troubles. a transportation department official says toyota is expected to agree to a record fine $16.4 million. by tomorrow the automaker must decide whether to accept or contest the penalty. the government imposed it earlier this month claiming toyota knew about faulty gas pedals several months before issuing a recall. >>> a tense battle is brewing on capitol hill over financial reform overhaul bill. many democrats support the measure but...
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that according to the transportation department official, who says toyota have until tomorrow to accept or contest the record of $16.4 million fine. that fine is because that the car maker knew about sticking gas pedals in their vehicles in september. but they did not issue a recall until january. >>> still ahead on 9news now, mourners, they paid final respects to the president and the first lady. >> and some high school students in our area, they will soon be teaching their peers. i'll explain that when we come back. >>> a little bit in the way of the cloud cover, keeping the temperatures a little bit more of what they are doing. that is my forecast. officially 69. and at national today. the wakeup weather. calling for another fridged start tomorrow. here is a look at the almanac data. and they will go to your wakeup weather. a very cold start. make sure that you will be bundling up for a fridged start for the monday morning. you'll be looking at warmer temperatures. then comes the rain chances. we'll have your full forecast in just a few minutes. q >>> another student was injured and
that according to the transportation department official, who says toyota have until tomorrow to accept or contest the record of $16.4 million fine. that fine is because that the car maker knew about sticking gas pedals in their vehicles in september. but they did not issue a recall until january. >>> still ahead on 9news now, mourners, they paid final respects to the president and the first lady. >> and some high school students in our area, they will soon be teaching their...
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that's the fine the government is slapping on toyota. it's the biggest penalty ever issued by the transportation department against a car company. the reason? toyota took too long to tell the government about the defective gas pedals. dot says toyota new about the recall but didn't issue till january. over to maureen umeh with your fox 5 top five. >>> brian, in tonight's top five, fighting the -- [ inaudible ] number five, a new european study finds one hour daily exercise can help teens beat the effects the obesity gene [ inaudible ] scientists say they're learning how much diet and exercise can offset the inherited risk. so far the message for adolescence is to get moving with activities like sports. >>> number four, more benefits from breast feeding. research claims it can save lives and money of the the findings looked at what would happen if 90% of new mothers in the u.s. breast fed for six months. they found that 900 babies' lives would be saved and billions of dollars too. researchers believe it is because of antibodies in breast
that's the fine the government is slapping on toyota. it's the biggest penalty ever issued by the transportation department against a car company. the reason? toyota took too long to tell the government about the defective gas pedals. dot says toyota new about the recall but didn't issue till january. over to maureen umeh with your fox 5 top five. >>> brian, in tonight's top five, fighting the -- [ inaudible ] number five, a new european study finds one hour daily exercise can help...
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actually, transportation secretary ray la hood had some very strong words to say about toyota. quote, we now have proof that toyota failed to live up to its legal obligations and worse yet, they knowingly hid a dangerous defect for months from u.s. officials and i think this is key too because there are billions of dollars and potential by l.i.e. billions of of dollars in civil litigation now pending against toyota so to have a government official in such a high-ranking place as ray la hood say they failed to live up to their legal obligation, that is a pretty strong statement and i guarantee you the lawyers were listening yesterday. >> thank you. we'll talk with you tomorrow. >>> we're following several big stories this morning. first, a water main break which could cause problems for your morning commute. we'll be live on the scene at 1 where the beltway is shut down. >>> we're continuing to watch the developments out of west virginia where an explosion at a coal mine has killed 5 workers. there may be survivors but we'll tell you why crews had to call off the search, at leas
actually, transportation secretary ray la hood had some very strong words to say about toyota. quote, we now have proof that toyota failed to live up to its legal obligations and worse yet, they knowingly hid a dangerous defect for months from u.s. officials and i think this is key too because there are billions of dollars and potential by l.i.e. billions of of dollars in civil litigation now pending against toyota so to have a government official in such a high-ranking place as ray la hood say...
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toyota may be fined more than $60 million. they face a monday deadline -- more than $16 million. they face a monday deadline. they did not issue a recall until january. >>> the volcano in iceland is still spewing ash several miles into the air, creating a travel nightmare for millions of passengers. experts say it could remain high for several days. at the foot of the volcano, rain has turned the ash into a thick paste that has covered everything. >>> and that cloud of ash has left millions of travelers stranded. some are wondering how long they will have to wait before going home. we are live at the airport with the story. >> for a lot of people, it will be a pretty long wait, but we are hearing from the european union that, perhaps, as many as half of the scheduled flights will be able to take off, but even if that happens, there will still be a very long wait for the people already stranded. looking for a way out of town, these remaining interests to need to get to london's heathrow airport so they can catch a plane home, but because of the ash cloud in europe, and they are st
toyota may be fined more than $60 million. they face a monday deadline -- more than $16 million. they face a monday deadline. they did not issue a recall until january. >>> the volcano in iceland is still spewing ash several miles into the air, creating a travel nightmare for millions of passengers. experts say it could remain high for several days. at the foot of the volcano, rain has turned the ash into a thick paste that has covered everything. >>> and that cloud of ash has...
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toyota's internal troubles revealed. an e-mail exposes concerns about the automaker's souring public image. a top official writing about the defective gas pedals tells another official the time to hide this one is over. >> reporter: the e-mail was obtained by the associated press tucked in with thousands of documents toyota has turned over to government investigators. it was a month before toyota's president was hauled before congress, five days before the japanese car company announced a massive recall because of defective gas pedals. on january 16 of this year, toyota's top public relations official in the u.s. wrote to a colleague, we need to come clean. seemingly concerned the company wasn't handling its troubling safety issues effectively, miller worried toyota's outstanding reputation for producing safe and reliable cars and trucks was in peril. we are not protecting our customers by keeping this quiet, miller writes. on monday the obama administration fined toyota a record $16 million for not alerting government o
toyota's internal troubles revealed. an e-mail exposes concerns about the automaker's souring public image. a top official writing about the defective gas pedals tells another official the time to hide this one is over. >> reporter: the e-mail was obtained by the associated press tucked in with thousands of documents toyota has turned over to government investigators. it was a month before toyota's president was hauled before congress, five days before the japanese car company announced a...
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then only 15% polled said toyota makes the best car, down from 29% if 2006. brian wilson, fox news. >>> remember cash for clunkers? how about the slightly less catchy cash for appliances. they will use 300 million in federal stimulus funds will give awe rebate if you buy energy efficient appliances. in virginia it starts april 28th, dc hasn't announced yet, and maryland starts april 22nd. >>> how the iphone maker beat expectations, plus a glimpse into how that iphone got leaked in the first place. >>> but first, it seems the supreme court is having a few technical difficulties of their own. they're hearing a case about sexting using employer issued cell phones and pagers. the technology might be baffling. chief justice john roberts needed to know the difference between e-mail and a parj. and two other judges wrangled with a service provider. some are saying their queries about clarification, not confusion. . >>> tonight we're getting a first look at one of the tens of thousands of web pictures secretly snapped object cool lapt
then only 15% polled said toyota makes the best car, down from 29% if 2006. brian wilson, fox news. >>> remember cash for clunkers? how about the slightly less catchy cash for appliances. they will use 300 million in federal stimulus funds will give awe rebate if you buy energy efficient appliances. in virginia it starts april 28th, dc hasn't announced yet, and maryland starts april 22nd. >>> how the iphone maker beat expectations, plus a glimpse into how that iphone got...
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that's a check of your fox 5 on- time traffic. >>> new this morning, another blow for toyota. consumer reports urging people not to buy a lexus suv because of safety concerns. gurvir is here with this top story. >> reporter: consumer reports have slapped the vehicle with a don't bye-bye risk. it carries a high risk of rollover. during standard handling tests drivers approached too quickly and reduced the similar pedal, similar to exiting a high way ramp too quickly and this causes the rear of the suv to slide. consumer reports shows the suv was nearly sideways before the vehicle regained control. they said this could occur if it hit a curb or went off the road. the gx 460 is a seven-seat suv and starting price at about $52,000. toyota has sold about 5,000 of these vehicles in the three months since this vehicle has been on sale. consumer reports says that it's notified toyota and said the automaker is investigating the problem. the gx 460 is not covered by the recent gas pedal recall. steve, over to you. >> thank you, gurvir. >>> now we move on to the deadly crash outside of t
that's a check of your fox 5 on- time traffic. >>> new this morning, another blow for toyota. consumer reports urging people not to buy a lexus suv because of safety concerns. gurvir is here with this top story. >> reporter: consumer reports have slapped the vehicle with a don't bye-bye risk. it carries a high risk of rollover. during standard handling tests drivers approached too quickly and reduced the similar pedal, similar to exiting a high way ramp too quickly and this...
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the driver of the toyota was killed. witnesses say the van was going dangerously fast. >> flipped up in the air and knocked the street light down off the post. it flipped two times before it hit the ground. i mean this guy was booking. and i mean he hit this car so hard to throw the van up in the air like that, i know he was passing me at every bit of a hundred. >> one of the children is now said to be in critical condition. we don't know yet whether charges will be filed. >>> police have released a time line leading to the death of a d.c. middle school principal. investigators say it is likely brian betts was killed sometime after 11:30 wednesday night. the investigate centers around betts' home in silver spring. the vehicle was dumbed in southeast d.c. between noon and 3:00 p.m. try. witnesses saw two people get out of that vehicle and run away. >> i don't believe this was a random act. while we can't fully rule out that it might be random being we believe that there was some connection with mr. betts and his killer. >
the driver of the toyota was killed. witnesses say the van was going dangerously fast. >> flipped up in the air and knocked the street light down off the post. it flipped two times before it hit the ground. i mean this guy was booking. and i mean he hit this car so hard to throw the van up in the air like that, i know he was passing me at every bit of a hundred. >> one of the children is now said to be in critical condition. we don't know yet whether charges will be filed....
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the feds have slapped a $16.4 million fine on toyota. that's the biggest penalty ever issued by the transportation department against a car company. officials say toyota took too long to tell the government about those defective gas pedals and they knew about the problem back in september and didn't issue the recall until january. they have two weeks to either appeal the fine or pay up. >>> well if your home is on the market, you want to listen closely to the next guest. housing specialist steven fuller is back with an update on area home sales. steven, thank you for joining us and steven is the director for regional analysis for george mason university. and when you were here several weeks ago you talked about a new wave of foreclosures to come and what that could mean for people looking to buy with all of the foreclosed homes. is that still the same on a national basis, the outlook. >> the housing maet is much stronger today than it was two months ago. and the march data aren't out yet but we expect them to be quite good after a week a
the feds have slapped a $16.4 million fine on toyota. that's the biggest penalty ever issued by the transportation department against a car company. officials say toyota took too long to tell the government about those defective gas pedals and they knew about the problem back in september and didn't issue the recall until january. they have two weeks to either appeal the fine or pay up. >>> well if your home is on the market, you want to listen closely to the next guest. housing...
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. >> toyota's car trouble could mean a good deal for you. the automaker is extending its incentive deadline through april. look for discounts on eight different models. toyota is also offering zero financing and free maintenance program. >>> number four, what were you doing this morning at 11:33? a new study claims that time of day on a tuesday morning is the most productive time of the week. a british research firm found overall on tuesdays 93% of employees are ready to work but by wednesday that energy starts decreasing. >>> number three, read the directions carefully before you take a prescription pill. aew study found prescription overdoses are now the second leading cause of unintentional injury in the u.s. from 1999 to 2006, the number of people admitted to the hospital for prescription drug poisoning jumped by 65%. >>> number two, great news for fans of ben's chili bowl. you'll now be able to feast on some of your favorites at the potomac nationals games. it will be behind the baseline at the woodbridge stadium. they'll be serving up
. >> toyota's car trouble could mean a good deal for you. the automaker is extending its incentive deadline through april. look for discounts on eight different models. toyota is also offering zero financing and free maintenance program. >>> number four, what were you doing this morning at 11:33? a new study claims that time of day on a tuesday morning is the most productive time of the week. a british research firm found overall on tuesdays 93% of employees are ready to work but...
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already toyota is recalling the lexus gs 460. independent tests show the luxury suv has a high risk of rollover. the safety problem was discovered last week in consumer reports issued a don't buy warning for the gx 460 after it tested the vehicle. toyota issued a stop sale and started to test all of the suvs. the lexus recall affects 9400 vehicles sold since september. dealers will update software in the stability control system. it is just one more blow to what was considered a sterling brand. toyota also agreed to pay a $16 million fine. the largest ever penalty paid by an automaker to the u.s. government but the agreement does allow the automaker to legally maintain it did not knowingly hide defects from regulators. those defects led to the recall of millions of cars with faulty gas pedals. toyota said it made a good faith effort to investigate the problem. say they they have could have done a better job sharing the information. >>> officials say they are continuing the investigation and more fines may be possible. >> keeps co
already toyota is recalling the lexus gs 460. independent tests show the luxury suv has a high risk of rollover. the safety problem was discovered last week in consumer reports issued a don't buy warning for the gx 460 after it tested the vehicle. toyota issued a stop sale and started to test all of the suvs. the lexus recall affects 9400 vehicles sold since september. dealers will update software in the stability control system. it is just one more blow to what was considered a sterling brand....
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. >>> and following breaking news on a bombshell e-mail from a toyota executive. the "associated press" reports that five days before the massive recall, an executive wrote, quote, we need to come clean. the ap said the e-mail came from herve miller, a company vice president and went on to say, quote, the time to hide on this one is over, and quotes, we're not protecting our customers by keeping this quiet. the report claims that miller wrote the e-mail as toyota officials were on their way to washington to discuss accelerator problems with the federal regulators. >>> friends and family are burying two -- funeral services were held today for boyd. the 18-year-old and three others were shot and killed last week on south capitol street in southeast. the mourners gathered at a funeral home to say their final goodbyes and serves were held for 19-year-old william jones. they gathered at the temple of praise to pay their respects. the 17-year-old nelson was killed on tuesday and jones was also killed. >>> armed officers surrounded three prestigious private schools in th
. >>> and following breaking news on a bombshell e-mail from a toyota executive. the "associated press" reports that five days before the massive recall, an executive wrote, quote, we need to come clean. the ap said the e-mail came from herve miller, a company vice president and went on to say, quote, the time to hide on this one is over, and quotes, we're not protecting our customers by keeping this quiet. the report claims that miller wrote the e-mail as toyota officials...
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. >>> toyota will apparently pay up rather hand fight. an official in the transportation department says toyota is expected to agree to pay a record $16.4 million in fines over those tea detective gas pedals rather than go to court. toyota wait waited four months to tell federal officials about the problem and under a recall. >>> >>> coming up next, which airlines say they will not be charging customers the controversial extra cash to bring your bag on the plane. >>> the pope talks to a group of sex abuse victims in what was said to be an emotional meeting. ♪ spread a little love today ♪ spread a little somethin' to remember ♪ ♪ spread a little joy and see ♪ need a little happiness to be ♪ ♪ living the life with me >>> rescue crews are searching for more than 250 still missing after that 6.9 earthquake in china's remote tibetan region. the president of china toured the area where more than 1700 people were killed and most of the structures collapsed. the chinese president promising victims the communist party and government
. >>> toyota will apparently pay up rather hand fight. an official in the transportation department says toyota is expected to agree to pay a record $16.4 million in fines over those tea detective gas pedals rather than go to court. toyota wait waited four months to tell federal officials about the problem and under a recall. >>> >>> coming up next, which airlines say they will not be charging customers the controversial extra cash to bring your bag on the plane....
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. >>> there are new concerns aboutited to toyota's public image after a questionable e- mail from one top official to another is exposed. he wrote an. mail obtained by the associated press that says, quoted, the time to hide this one is over. the u.s. public relations executive irv miller wrote the note on january 16th, dave days before they announced a massive recall. the obama administration fined toyota $16 million for not alerting government officials quickly enough. no word on whether toyota plans to pay the fine or fight it. >>> whitney houston is in a paris hospital i'm spokesperson for the sing are claims she has an upper respiratory infection. the illness is forcing houston to tea lay her european tour. insiders are already wondering if he will be ready to perform. >>> the ipad not performing so well so far. now, the computer giant is making an admission. >>> the heat will object for one more day before some changes come to our forecast. we are checking the forecast plus your thursday commute all coming up next. you take a look at traffic out on the beltway at new hampshire a
. >>> there are new concerns aboutited to toyota's public image after a questionable e- mail from one top official to another is exposed. he wrote an. mail obtained by the associated press that says, quoted, the time to hide this one is over. the u.s. public relations executive irv miller wrote the note on january 16th, dave days before they announced a massive recall. the obama administration fined toyota $16 million for not alerting government officials quickly enough. no word on...
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number one tonight, more trouble for toyota owners. the automaker is recalling about 50,000 so coy ya -- sacoya suvs but only the 2003 model. call the dealership for more information. will, that's tonight's fox 5 top five. >> thank you, shawn. >>> the winds are starting to move out of here making way for a bit of a warm-up. >> a nice warm-up. we're talking middle 80s by the weekend. now, we'll still be -- i'm not going to say we'll be cool tomorrow. we'll be mild tomorrow. temperatures should be about 10 degrees warmer than where we were today. speaking of today, gorgeous evening out there tonight. the sun came out. the winds have calmed down. temperatures are a little chilly. we did manage up to 60 at reagan national. 61 for dulles and 59 for reagan -- for bwi marshal. now, out in the nation's midsection, highs today you can see the warm air coming up into the nation's midsection. dallas at 78. this is not incredible warmth. over the next couple of days this warmth will be building and it will be moving in our direction. the jet strea
number one tonight, more trouble for toyota owners. the automaker is recalling about 50,000 so coy ya -- sacoya suvs but only the 2003 model. call the dealership for more information. will, that's tonight's fox 5 top five. >> thank you, shawn. >>> the winds are starting to move out of here making way for a bit of a warm-up. >> a nice warm-up. we're talking middle 80s by the weekend. now, we'll still be -- i'm not going to say we'll be cool tomorrow. we'll be mild tomorrow....
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. >>> toyota is extending its incentive deal through april. look for lease discounts on eight models including the camry, the corolla and the rav 4. toyota is also offering zero financing and there is a free maintenance program. >>> for fans of ben's chili bowl, can you feast on some of your favorites at the potomac nationals game. they will be serving up half smoked burgers and chili. >>> too much extra weight around the waistline has landed a maryland town back in the news. fox 5's beth parker visited the people of hagerstown to get their take. >> reporter: welcome to hagerstown where the gym is right near the super buffet. is that tempting in. >> no. >> report: that is because 6 #-year-old march union watches what she seats an exercises. her husband got her started and just the other day. >> he said honey you're look good. he said you'll be out here look for another man. i said i don't think so. >> reporter: if shdid look, what would she find? this is the list of the most obese places in the country and they say hagerstown is on the list. >
. >>> toyota is extending its incentive deal through april. look for lease discounts on eight models including the camry, the corolla and the rav 4. toyota is also offering zero financing and there is a free maintenance program. >>> for fans of ben's chili bowl, can you feast on some of your favorites at the potomac nationals game. they will be serving up half smoked burgers and chili. >>> too much extra weight around the waistline has landed a maryland town back in...
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then only 15% of those polled said toyota make the best car. that is town from 25% in 2006. in washington, brian wilson, fox news. >>> speaking of money, ben frank lynn get august bit of a make over. we are talking about the benjamins in your wallet. >> the $100 bill is getting a new look. bad news for counterfeiters. we'll show you the changes coming up next. >>> welcome back. the government is about to make it more difficult for thieves to get their hands on a c-note. bringing ben franklin into the new millennium with a makeover. >> fox's laura engle has a look at the security upgrades for the new $100 bill. >> reporter: a face-lift for mr. franklin. the u.s. government unveiling the new $100 bill set to go into circulation in february 2011. at an event previewing the new tea sign, treasury secretary tim geithner says the world depends on the security of american currency. government officials say the c- note is getting a major security upgrade. >> they use the dollar because they know that it is backed by the most sophisticated anti- counterfeiting technologies available
then only 15% of those polled said toyota make the best car. that is town from 25% in 2006. in washington, brian wilson, fox news. >>> speaking of money, ben frank lynn get august bit of a make over. we are talking about the benjamins in your wallet. >> the $100 bill is getting a new look. bad news for counterfeiters. we'll show you the changes coming up next. >>> welcome back. the government is about to make it more difficult for thieves to get their hands on a c-note....
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they were last seen getting in a red toyota camry near metropolitan avenue and st. paul street. a witness said one of the men had blood on his jacket. they faced off against the clerk earlier today and when they came in to the shop, they were armed with a bb gun but they didn't know that the shopkeeper was armed with two guns. >> the man who owns this store has been selling jewelry and antiques for over 30 years. in that time span, his brother says the shop has been robbed more than once. so, under the counter his brother keeps a derringer and .32 caliber revolver. when the two men entered the store around 2:00 p.m., the shopkeeper called his wife. the men made her nervous. suddenly the men announced a robbery and started beating the shopkeeper with a bb gun. we talked to his brother after the shooting. >> he has got a gun. >> reporter: would it have been like him to go after the guys and shoot them. >> apparently he chased them. but he's not fit to runny more, all right. he has so many stroke, pacemaker, you name it, he has got it. >> he's a feasty old guy. he is armed. he's je
they were last seen getting in a red toyota camry near metropolitan avenue and st. paul street. a witness said one of the men had blood on his jacket. they faced off against the clerk earlier today and when they came in to the shop, they were armed with a bb gun but they didn't know that the shopkeeper was armed with two guns. >> the man who owns this store has been selling jewelry and antiques for over 30 years. in that time span, his brother says the shop has been robbed more than once....
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sales by all the big car companies rose dramatically, including toyota. chris bury tells us there's a clear explanation why. >> reporter: for all its recent troubles, the massive recall, the public relations fiascos the embarrassment of having executives hauled before congress, toyota enjoyed sizzling sales last month, up 41% over last year. the big reason? generous incentives that lured bacchus hers. >> it's clear there are a lot of loil toyota customers out there that were ready and willing to take advantage of the incentives. >> reporter: toyota fought its image battles with an aggressive advertising campaign. >> we want to believe we can always be better. >> reporter: but the biggest incentives in toyota history, nearly $2300 per vehicle, helped turn around two straight months of declining sales. and american car makers were on a shot streak, too. >> the finance rates are wonderful, and people are realizing that ford is the car. >> reporter: at ford, sales were nearly up 40%, gm, 22%. chrysler, still struggling, posted an 8% decline. american automake
sales by all the big car companies rose dramatically, including toyota. chris bury tells us there's a clear explanation why. >> reporter: for all its recent troubles, the massive recall, the public relations fiascos the embarrassment of having executives hauled before congress, toyota enjoyed sizzling sales last month, up 41% over last year. the big reason? generous incentives that lured bacchus hers. >> it's clear there are a lot of loil toyota customers out there that were ready...
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we'll be back after the break. >>> as toyota's troubles mount, the company says it plans to test the safety of all of its sports utility models. this comes as consumer reports warns the 2010 lexus has possible rollover troubles. toyota hasn't decided yet if it will recall the gs 460 but it has temporarily stopped selling it in north america. >>> there is a new push from capitol hill to ground spirit airlines' plan to make you pay for carry-s on. senators introduceed a bill that would charge the you're line if they charge you. we have a report. >> reporter: many airlines now charge to check baggage but a plan to charge for carry-ons may have gone too far. spirit airlines sparking a spirited debate after its announcement it would charge passengers $45 a pop for every bag stowed in overhead bins. spirit airlines says it will charge $40 less for each tick tote help offset the cost. >> everybody pays a little bit less for the same and if you don't carry a bag, you may a lot less. >> the way it is going, the airlines are expecting that you can vies ate loved one for a week with a toothbrus
we'll be back after the break. >>> as toyota's troubles mount, the company says it plans to test the safety of all of its sports utility models. this comes as consumer reports warns the 2010 lexus has possible rollover troubles. toyota hasn't decided yet if it will recall the gs 460 but it has temporarily stopped selling it in north america. >>> there is a new push from capitol hill to ground spirit airlines' plan to make you pay for carry-s on. senators introduceed a bill...
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. >>> toyota agreed to pay a record $16.4 million for failing to properly notify the government about those sticking gad pedals. the government says toyota knew about the defect last september but didn't issue a recall until january. a recall that involves some 2.3 million vehicles. the law requires any defect to be reported in five days. transportation secretary ray lahood said "toyota put consumers at rick by failing to report the safety problems." this fine is the largest ever required of an automaker by the u.s. government. authorities are investigating other toyota disclosure practices that may have violated federal law as well which could result in further fines. >>> a charles county community is in mourning today after a college student from waldorf was shot and killed. the shooting happened at an off campus party across the street from fosburg state university yesterday morning. police say tyrone hall shot and killed 20-year-old brandon carroll during a dispute. both are students at the university. carroll's friend of southeast d.c. was also shot and wounded. carroll grew up i
. >>> toyota agreed to pay a record $16.4 million for failing to properly notify the government about those sticking gad pedals. the government says toyota knew about the defect last september but didn't issue a recall until january. a recall that involves some 2.3 million vehicles. the law requires any defect to be reported in five days. transportation secretary ray lahood said "toyota put consumers at rick by failing to report the safety problems." this fine is the largest...
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new developments in the accelerator problem that forced toyota to recall millions of vehicles. "the associated press" learned that five days before toyota announced the massive nationwide recall, a company executive wrote an internal e- mail and that message read, quote, we need to come clean about accelerator problems that went on to say the time to hide on this one is over and we're protecting the customers by keeping this quiet. we'll continue to follow the story and bring you more as we get it. >>> they all want to be stars but what really goes on when the idol hopefuls are off the stage. a day in the life of idol is coming up. >>> plus, good news for bernie madoff victims. the cash is coming. the apartment is finally off the market. wait until you hear who signed on the dotted line. >>> and tune in to fox 5 morning news tomorrow. steve cheveney sits down with the first lady michelle obama for a one-on-one introduce. her first spots in and around d.c. as she's adjusting to life in the nation's capitol. it's all coming your way here. ithree days like you've never experienced
new developments in the accelerator problem that forced toyota to recall millions of vehicles. "the associated press" learned that five days before toyota announced the massive nationwide recall, a company executive wrote an internal e- mail and that message read, quote, we need to come clean about accelerator problems that went on to say the time to hide on this one is over and we're protecting the customers by keeping this quiet. we'll continue to follow the story and bring you more...
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would they buy another toyota? we'll take a look at the answers to our polls. >>> tuckers is back with a look at when the wet weather will get here. stay with us. fox 5 morning news will be right back. >>> 52 degrees now at 8:29. let's take a look at stories making headlines. alley called the beating of a student in college park a very serious matter. o'malley said he hasn't discussed the incident with prince george's county officials yet. four officers have been suspended for the beating while the case is being investigated. >>> the virginia tech student who beheaded one of his classmates will spend life in prison. he has been sentenced for the woman he met online. he became obsessed with her. he apologized yesterday but was still sentenced to life in prison. >>> a rally for the right to bear arms yesterday in arlington. they chose the location because it is as close to d.c. as they can get with their firearms. unarmed counterparts headed to the national mall. she were marking the 235th anniversary of the first sh
would they buy another toyota? we'll take a look at the answers to our polls. >>> tuckers is back with a look at when the wet weather will get here. stay with us. fox 5 morning news will be right back. >>> 52 degrees now at 8:29. let's take a look at stories making headlines. alley called the beating of a student in college park a very serious matter. o'malley said he hasn't discussed the incident with prince george's county officials yet. four officers have been suspended for...
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while toyota is not expected to admit to any specific wrongdoing. paying the fine will not release toyota from civil or criminal actions. >>> and now here's a look at some other stories making news today early today in america. new york police are asking for the public's help in identifying four young women who stole nearly 4,000 dollar in lingerie. two of the women distracted a store clerk while the others stuffed merchandise into their shopping bags. employees describe the suspects as young, possibly high school or college students. >>> some 50 new jersey residents are out of house and home this morning after a massive fire ripped through two apartment buildings. firefighters say they had trouble getting the blaze under control, but amazingly there were no injuries. the cause is still under investigation. >>> in the florida keys costume competitors kicked up their three-inch heels this weekend at the annual drag race. dashing divas we'lled their way down the main drag in the key west to celebrate independence day. racers were judged on speed and a
while toyota is not expected to admit to any specific wrongdoing. paying the fine will not release toyota from civil or criminal actions. >>> and now here's a look at some other stories making news today early today in america. new york police are asking for the public's help in identifying four young women who stole nearly 4,000 dollar in lingerie. two of the women distracted a store clerk while the others stuffed merchandise into their shopping bags. employees describe the suspects...
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h ntis >>> developing story on toyota. the federal government imposed a maximum penalty on toyota, $16 million, the fine is the biggest issued ever against the car company. the transportation department says it took toyota too long to tell the government about defective gas pedals. toyota has two weeks to appeal the fine. >>> the stock market on a five-week roll flirting with the 11000 mark. a far cry from where we were a year ago. what is driving up the dow? looks like a slight enomic rebound. melanie alnwick has more in our minute money. >> some of this was a catch-up reaction to a bit of good news on the job front we had with the labor report. several oer green shoots as they like to call them are also coming up. investors continued the rally moving closer to a psychological bench mark of 11,000. the dow hasn't closed above that mark since september 29, 2008. consumers are feeling more optimistic. home sales are on the rise according to the national association of realtors. february contracts up more than 8%, if that tr
h ntis >>> developing story on toyota. the federal government imposed a maximum penalty on toyota, $16 million, the fine is the biggest issued ever against the car company. the transportation department says it took toyota too long to tell the government about defective gas pedals. toyota has two weeks to appeal the fine. >>> the stock market on a five-week roll flirting with the 11000 mark. a far cry from where we were a year ago. what is driving up the dow? looks like a...
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again, toyota is going to have to pay up to about $16 million. make sure you tune in tomorrow morning for "american morning." they'll have the very latest for you, 6:00 a.m. eastern on cnn. >>> meantime, five major airlines promise they won't charge you for carry-on bags, this according to senator chuck schumer of new york. the news comes after spirit airlines announced it was adding carry-on fees. schumer said he personally got american, delta, jetblue, united and us airways to promise that they won't follow suit. >> i really didn't have to pressure anybody. one of them said they wouldn't do it alone, but if i got others, they would do it. but all the others said, look, this is not a good idea. in the words of one of the executives, it steps over the line. and every one of them was pretty quick to say, we do note want to do this, we will not do it. so that was pretty good. >> i want you to listen to this. last week i interviewed the ceo spirit airlines and he said this carry-on fee was actually part of a strategy to save passengers money and he
again, toyota is going to have to pay up to about $16 million. make sure you tune in tomorrow morning for "american morning." they'll have the very latest for you, 6:00 a.m. eastern on cnn. >>> meantime, five major airlines promise they won't charge you for carry-on bags, this according to senator chuck schumer of new york. the news comes after spirit airlines announced it was adding carry-on fees. schumer said he personally got american, delta, jetblue, united and us airways...
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are americans getting over their fears about toyota quality control? the numbers indicate as much. chrysler, on the other hand, they are being left behind. year over year sales are down 8%. but up 10% from february's numbers. things are going so well in the ought motive business even chrysler fans can find something to cheer about. we're watching your money fox business. in new york, i'm chris cotter. >>> we still have plenty ahead on fox 5 morning news. >> reporter: students at howard university were hit in a string of robberies across this part of the city. we'll tell you how the suspect may have gotten in what should have been a locked building. carol loves to rescue dogs, and spends a lot of her time and money doing that. [ carol ] they're all rescues, yeah. thank you. thank you. so i decided to make my home their home. it just makes it a little harder to se for myself. we showed her how wachovia's way2save program can help. when carol uses her check card to make a purchase, a dollar is automatically transferred from her checking to her savings account. and she gets a bonus jus
are americans getting over their fears about toyota quality control? the numbers indicate as much. chrysler, on the other hand, they are being left behind. year over year sales are down 8%. but up 10% from february's numbers. things are going so well in the ought motive business even chrysler fans can find something to cheer about. we're watching your money fox business. in new york, i'm chris cotter. >>> we still have plenty ahead on fox 5 morning news. >> reporter: students at...
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the company will offer discounts on leases on 8 models including the camry, corolla and rav 4 and toyota is offering 0 financing and maintenance program. it's helped lift sales more than 40% last month. >>> a consumer alert that will not make flyers happy. spirit airlines is going to start charging you for carry-on bags. you have to pay between 20 and $45 each way. the wall street journal reports that spirit will be the first airline in the world to charge for carry-on bags and you can take one bag that fits underneath your seat for free. it will reduce the amount of carry-on luggage, obviously, and help passengers exit the plane faster once it lands. >>> while you're at it, maybe you would like nicer luggage for your trip? aaa and goodwill are offering trade-in program. they taking donations of gently- used luggage. in exchange, you can get a couper for $5 or $20 off a piece of luggage from the aaa store. the coupon value depends on how much you're spending. >>> you know, it's hard to believe that two months ago, we were up to our elbows in snow. we're suite sweating through an early ap
the company will offer discounts on leases on 8 models including the camry, corolla and rav 4 and toyota is offering 0 financing and maintenance program. it's helped lift sales more than 40% last month. >>> a consumer alert that will not make flyers happy. spirit airlines is going to start charging you for carry-on bags. you have to pay between 20 and $45 each way. the wall street journal reports that spirit will be the first airline in the world to charge for carry-on bags and you can...
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he drove his van over the center line in the 3600 block of alabama avenue monday crashing into that toyota killing mary winbush and seriously youring four children. the children are expected to survive. -- a 34-year-old is now charged with involuntary manslaughter. >>> the country is remembering a civil rights icon. dr. dorothy height counseled u.s. presidents, served as head of the u.s. council of negro women for four decades and was an organizer and leader with the ywca. she passed away yesterday morning. admires are have been stopping by to pay their respects. >>> president obama has issued a statement on dr. height's passing t reads in part: >>> in our 9:00 hour, we'll be talking with alexis herman about the legacy of dr. height. >>> the district move a step closer to legalizing medical marijuana. council approved a bill that would allow chronically ill patients to use drug with a doctor's prescription. they would have to buy it from a city sanctioned distribution center. >>> the district's fight if a vote in congress hits another delay. tachtsed to another heated issue in d.c., the ci
he drove his van over the center line in the 3600 block of alabama avenue monday crashing into that toyota killing mary winbush and seriously youring four children. the children are expected to survive. -- a 34-year-old is now charged with involuntary manslaughter. >>> the country is remembering a civil rights icon. dr. dorothy height counseled u.s. presidents, served as head of the u.s. council of negro women for four decades and was an organizer and leader with the ywca. she passed...
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. >>> more trouble for toyota. the automaker is recalling 50,000 suvs. only the 2003 models are affected. toyota says there may be a problem with the electronic stability control system that helps maintain traction when you turn. >>> republicans end their filibuster of the financial reform bill after blocking debate on the financial overhaul bill three times this week. all republicans agreed to move ahead with the biggest reform of wall street since the great depression. democrats still need 60 votes to overcome other procedures in the senate. they will need at least one republican to do that. >>> using wind to go green in massachusetts. the obama administering has given the green light to the nation's first offshore wind farm off the coast of cape cod that. project will bring green jobs and renewable energy to the air. >> i am convinced that there is a path we can take forward that both honors our responsibility to protect the historic and cultural resources of nantucket sound and at the same time meets the needs to repower our economy with clean energy
. >>> more trouble for toyota. the automaker is recalling 50,000 suvs. only the 2003 models are affected. toyota says there may be a problem with the electronic stability control system that helps maintain traction when you turn. >>> republicans end their filibuster of the financial reform bill after blocking debate on the financial overhaul bill three times this week. all republicans agreed to move ahead with the biggest reform of wall street since the great depression....
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the driver of the toyota was killed. witnesses say the van was going dangerously fast. >> it lift up in the air and knock the the street line down off the post and it flipped two times before it hit the ground. i mean this guy was booking. and i mean he hit this car so hard, to throw the van up in the air like that, i know he was passing me at every bit of 100. >> police helped release the driver of the van. one of the children is in critical condition. no word on whether charges will be filed. >>> police have released a time line leading up to the death of a d.c. middle school principal. investigators say it's likely brian betts was killed sometime after 11:30 last wednesday night. the investigation centers around betts' silver spring home and stolen suv. that was dumbed in southeast d.c. between noon and 3:00 p.m. on friday. witnesses saw two people get out and run away. >> we don't believe that this was a random act. while we can't fully rule out that it might be random, we believe that there was some connection with
the driver of the toyota was killed. witnesses say the van was going dangerously fast. >> it lift up in the air and knock the the street line down off the post and it flipped two times before it hit the ground. i mean this guy was booking. and i mean he hit this car so hard, to throw the van up in the air like that, i know he was passing me at every bit of 100. >> police helped release the driver of the van. one of the children is in critical condition. no word on whether charges...
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. >>> first toyota got hit with a record fine on monday. today another civil penalty could be in the works. the transportation department is now telling the automaker that the gas pedals have two different problems and could require two separate solutions to fix. toyota is already facing a $16 million fine for waiting too long to tell the government about those defective gas pedals. >>> a foreclosure fiasco for a georgia couple even though they're not behind on payments. a man legally bought their home at auction and then showed up with the papers. >> reporter: two days ago randy felt like the rug had been pulled out from under her. she found out her house had been sold and it wasn't even on the partial. >> on tuesday my husband was outside working on his truck. a guy came over to him and i think shook his hand and said hi, i just bought this house. so he's thinking to himself, yeah, right, you're joking. they rang the doorbell. i was on the phone. he rings the doorbell and my husband says to me, this guy is the new owner of this house. >>
. >>> first toyota got hit with a record fine on monday. today another civil penalty could be in the works. the transportation department is now telling the automaker that the gas pedals have two different problems and could require two separate solutions to fix. toyota is already facing a $16 million fine for waiting too long to tell the government about those defective gas pedals. >>> a foreclosure fiasco for a georgia couple even though they're not...
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the date of the footage is not known. >>> toyota is being called into question once again, this time for a message sent from one executive to another. in an e-mail obtained by the associated press, the u.s. public relations executive irv miller said it a colleague on january 16th, quote, the time to hide this one is over. he was referring to tea fektive gas pedals. he wrote that memo five days before the japanese consider car company announced a massive recall of six million cars because of acceleration problems in a number. its models and braining under in the prius hieb i had you had rid. >>> governor bob mcdonnell has conceded he made a mistake by omitting slavery when declaring april confederate history month in virginia. he included a paragraph condemning slavery as evil and inhumane. >>> coming up next, another dangerous case of road rage near the beltway and police are hoping witnesses will come for word its she can dine every day at the white house but she luke a good burger every once in awhile too. >> there are so many, we do a lot of eating so i've got my favorite sort of
the date of the footage is not known. >>> toyota is being called into question once again, this time for a message sent from one executive to another. in an e-mail obtained by the associated press, the u.s. public relations executive irv miller said it a colleague on january 16th, quote, the time to hide this one is over. he was referring to tea fektive gas pedals. he wrote that memo five days before the japanese consider car company announced a massive recall of six million cars...
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was driving at a very high rate of speed, crossed over the double yellow line on alabama and hit that toyota sedan that was full of kids. just moments ago, we learned the driver of the sedan has died. we're told he had four children in his car and we're told one of them is in grave condition. two people were inside the van. it was driven by a man. police say officers arrived on the scene quickly, managed to help get the driver of the van out because it was leaking fuel and caught fire. witnesses helped too and described the van as driving dangerously fast. >> lift up in the air and knocked the street light down off the post. and it flipped two times before it hit the ground. i mean, this guy was booking. and i mean he hit this car so hard to throw the van up in the air like that i know he passed me at every bit of a hundred. >> everybody went running to see what was wrong. the car was full of children. all the children were terribly injured. the van came to rest after taking down street signs and stopping right in front of the school. >> reporter: ironically there was a photo enforcement off
was driving at a very high rate of speed, crossed over the double yellow line on alabama and hit that toyota sedan that was full of kids. just moments ago, we learned the driver of the sedan has died. we're told he had four children in his car and we're told one of them is in grave condition. two people were inside the van. it was driven by a man. police say officers arrived on the scene quickly, managed to help get the driver of the van out because it was leaking fuel and caught fire....
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the driver of the toyota was killed. witnesses say the van was going dangerously fast. >> knocked the street light down often the post and it flipped two times before it hit the ground. i mean this guy was booking. and i moon he hit this car so hard to throw the van up in the air like that, i know he was traveling at every bit of a hundred. >> police arrived and helped free the drive of the van which caught fire behaves fuel leak. one of the children is now said to be in critical condition. we don't know if any charges will be filed in this case. >>> as a murder mystery of a d.c. principal deepens, his neighbors say the lack details has left them worried. police have established more of a time line of the last hours. they say it happened likely after 11:30 wednesday night and before 7:00 a.m. thursday when he failed to show up for school. his home and his stolen suv are two key pieces of evidence. >> many times there is receipts or other papers left behind by people would steal vehicles who are in them for this period of
the driver of the toyota was killed. witnesses say the van was going dangerously fast. >> knocked the street light down often the post and it flipped two times before it hit the ground. i mean this guy was booking. and i moon he hit this car so hard to throw the van up in the air like that, i know he was traveling at every bit of a hundred. >> police arrived and helped free the drive of the van which caught fire behaves fuel leak. one of the children is now said to be in critical...
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. >>> toyota says it has not been note nid yet but it knows the u.s. government is proposing a record $16.4 million fine for failing to alert regulators about safety problems. the government is accusing toyota of hiding a dangerous defect, the sticking gas pedal. >>> you take the beautiful weather and the big crowds in the tidal basin and that meant great news fr metro. >> coming up n, some record- setting numbers that could have far-reaching effects. >>> also in a couple of moments, the latest on today's hot weather forecast and julie wright wi be along with an update on the traffic. we'll have that and more in just a few moments. >>> the newest redskin, donovan mcnabb, going to be introduced to the d.c. media in just a couple of hours. this is video of him leaving dulles yesterday giving a wave to the folk. a news conference set for noon today and we'll have that live for you here on fox 5. >> didn't i read somewhere he will keep his number. >> he will keep number 5. i can't and colt brennan will switch to a different number. >> 15. >> all right. >>
. >>> toyota says it has not been note nid yet but it knows the u.s. government is proposing a record $16.4 million fine for failing to alert regulators about safety problems. the government is accusing toyota of hiding a dangerous defect, the sticking gas pedal. >>> you take the beautiful weather and the big crowds in the tidal basin and that meant great news fr metro. >> coming up n, some record- setting numbers that could have far-reaching effects. >>> also...
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toyota kicked it off at the beginning of the month and everyone else was forced to follow along. so yes, if you throw money a problem you can certainly make good things happen. >> analysts say they expect improved access to credit and leasing will boost sales throughout the year. >>> up next a new push to keep your kids safe from sex offenders from school. >>> former chief of staff for a d.c. councilman faces bribery charges. tonight he's in more trouble. we'll tell you why next. >>> sue, another spring day. >> dulles almost hit 8 degrees. i think a lot of places will touch 80. wooef we'll have a close look at the weekend. >>> a quick look at the rundown. a few of the stories we're working on. we'll be back. hang tight. >>> this is fox 5 "news edge at 11:00. $q?????????????? >>> d.c. councilman jim graham's chief of staff is hitting with new charges tonight. ted loza was charged with taking bribes from cab companies. they are adding extortion, making false statements and conspiracy. they say he took trips and gifts in exchange for legislative favors for cab compan
toyota kicked it off at the beginning of the month and everyone else was forced to follow along. so yes, if you throw money a problem you can certainly make good things happen. >> analysts say they expect improved access to credit and leasing will boost sales throughout the year. >>> up next a new push to keep your kids safe from sex offenders from school. >>> former chief of staff for a d.c. councilman faces bribery charges. tonight he's in more trouble. we'll tell you...
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. >>> another big blow for toyota. why the company is telling customers to stop buying one of its best sellers. >>> a miracle in the florida every glades. a girl missing for days is found in a florida swamp. the divine intervention thatmayr discovery. >>> a new investigation into the coal mine explosion in west virginia. >>> another gut punch tonight for toyota. its upscale lexus suv got hit with a safety writing so bad consumers are being told not to buy it. consumer reports gave the lexus gx 460 a don't buy rating. the group saves the vehicle's electronic traction control doesn't react fast enough and cannot stop the vehicle from rolling over. it's the first time in nine years the group has issued such a warning. >> when the vehicle the gx 460 is push to its limits the rear end swings out wide until the vehicle is almost sideways. if this is to happen in a real world situation it could lead to a roll over. >> lexus has stopped selling the vehicle t says engineers conducted similar tests but did not find that problem.
. >>> another big blow for toyota. why the company is telling customers to stop buying one of its best sellers. >>> a miracle in the florida every glades. a girl missing for days is found in a florida swamp. the divine intervention thatmayr discovery. >>> a new investigation into the coal mine explosion in west virginia. >>> another gut punch tonight for toyota. its upscale lexus suv got hit with a safety writing so bad consumers are being told not to buy it....
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crashed into a toy toyota and killed mary. >>> the district's hope for a vote in congress dashed yet again. the majority leader announcing that the house will not take up the voting rights bill anytime soon. there is a new draft of the bill that city leaders and members of congress that believe would weak in the district's gun laws. the search moving forward. there are 10 people on the shortlist of nominees to replace jean-paul stevens. president barack obama is meeting today with members of the judiciary committee. he hopes to have his pick confirmed in time for the fall. >>> this morning the nation is remembering a civil rights icon. dorothy height passed away on tuesday. height gave 40 years of is service to the platform of negro women. she may not have gained the celebrity status she played a key role in opportunities. joins us live from virginia this morning to talk about the life and legacy is alexis. thank you for joining us. can you tell us your thoughts on her passing and a little bit about your relationship. seeing and witnessing the inauguration of president barack obama.
crashed into a toy toyota and killed mary. >>> the district's hope for a vote in congress dashed yet again. the majority leader announcing that the house will not take up the voting rights bill anytime soon. there is a new draft of the bill that city leaders and members of congress that believe would weak in the district's gun laws. the search moving forward. there are 10 people on the shortlist of nominees to replace jean-paul stevens. president barack obama is meeting today with...
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thank you so much. >> another recall involving toyota. this time toyota recalling some 600,000 sienna mini vans over concerns with a spare tire carrier cable. they say the issue affects about, well, 1998 to 2010 vans. so more than a ten-year span. the problem could cause the spare tires to fall off, creating dangerous conditions for vehicles traveling behind. in the meantime, toyota says it is now confirmed a thaw in the lexus gx465. the auto maker ordered dealerships to stop selling it and is now looking for a fix. so far toyota has not announced a recall. >>> the pentagon is limiting information that it is releasing about the fort hood shoot to go lawmakers. robert gates says that the move is to avoid jeopardizing the suspect's prosecution and says the pentagon is not hiding anything. the senate homeland security committee is accusing the obama administration of stone walling its probe by failing to make officials available for interviews or to provide access to intelligence files. secretary gates says this prosecution of the suspect, m
thank you so much. >> another recall involving toyota. this time toyota recalling some 600,000 sienna mini vans over concerns with a spare tire carrier cable. they say the issue affects about, well, 1998 to 2010 vans. so more than a ten-year span. the problem could cause the spare tires to fall off, creating dangerous conditions for vehicles traveling behind. in the meantime, toyota says it is now confirmed a thaw in the lexus gx465. the auto maker ordered dealerships to stop selling it...
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. >>> toyota's up scale lexus gx 460 has been given a don't-buy rating by consumer reports. it is said the vehicle traction control cannot stop the vehicle from rolling over. it's the first time in nine years consumer reports has issued that warning. toyota said they conducted similar tests and didn't find that problem and meets or exceeds all of the government federal testing. >>> coming up at 9:00 we'll talk with a representative from toyota and we'll see if they are able to offer insight into the latest issue for the automaker. >>> first lady michelle obama makes a surprise stop off in her first solo international trip. >>> and west virginia governor calling for an independent investigation into the deadly mine explosion. >>> and coming up next, the district looking to raise parking fees and fines to raise much-needed revenue for the city. officials say it's to help encourage good driving but triple-a said it's unfair. lon anderson from triple-a atlantic will join us to explain that view. time now 7:11. it's 45 degrees. [ female announcer ] hurry! get to t
. >>> toyota's up scale lexus gx 460 has been given a don't-buy rating by consumer reports. it is said the vehicle traction control cannot stop the vehicle from rolling over. it's the first time in nine years consumer reports has issued that warning. toyota said they conducted similar tests and didn't find that problem and meets or exceeds all of the government federal testing. >>> coming up at 9:00 we'll talk with a representative from toyota and we'll see if they are able to...
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. >> reporter: colliding with a toyota camry head on the camry flew into the air so high it knocked down the traffic signal. then flipped over several times before landing on the ground. then the van caught fire. >> i mean this guy was booking and i mean he hit his car so hard to throw the van up in the air like that, i know he was passing me at every bit of 100, speeding down the street. >> reporter: the woman driving the car was trapped. medics trieded to save her but 37-year-old mary ellen winbush went into cardiac arrest. they tried to remove her but died. a 2-year-old was flown from the car and witnesses pulled three other children out, all had head injuries. >> everybody went running to see what was wrong, cart was full of children. all of the children were terribly injured. >> reporter: the van's driver and a passenger were pulled from the wreck. jones was charged with involuntary manslaughter. turns out court records show he also has at least four outstanding traffic charges including describe fox 5 ayou suspended license and drive ing or attempting to drive under the influence o
. >> reporter: colliding with a toyota camry head on the camry flew into the air so high it knocked down the traffic signal. then flipped over several times before landing on the ground. then the van caught fire. >> i mean this guy was booking and i mean he hit his car so hard to throw the van up in the air like that, i know he was passing me at every bit of 100, speeding down the street. >> reporter: the woman driving the car was trapped. medics trieded to save her but...
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. >>> we have yet another consumer alert involving toyota. there is a warning about its upscale lexus suv. consumer reports gave the electric us gs 460 a safety rating so bad that consumers are being told not to buy. it the group says the vehicle's electronic traction control doesn't react quickly enough and can't stop the vehicle from rolling over. this is the first time in nine years the group has issued that warning. electric us has stopped selling the vehicle but it does insist the gs 460 meets or exceeds awful federal government's testing. coming up later in the 9:00 hour, stay tuned because we'll have a representative from toyota joining us live. we'll be ask her about this late development. >>> and we all have a consumer alert about the beef you eat. the usda says that beef could be filled with pest advisory, vet theiry drugs and heavy metals. cattle producers already screen for bacteria con tam nafnts like e. coli and salmonella and they could soon be testing for chemicals as well. the epa and fda have to set up acceptable levels. --
. >>> we have yet another consumer alert involving toyota. there is a warning about its upscale lexus suv. consumer reports gave the electric us gs 460 a safety rating so bad that consumers are being told not to buy. it the group says the vehicle's electronic traction control doesn't react quickly enough and can't stop the vehicle from rolling over. this is the first time in nine years the group has issued that warning. electric us has stopped selling the vehicle but it does insist the...
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toyota is saying it is coming around. any predicts on that? >> yeah, in fact, they were on the fox business network yesterday from the new york auto show and talking up about 40% gains. that is what analysts are expecting. they did use record high incentives. toyota usually known for not using incentives to lure customers back into the show rooms after the recalls with the sticky and faulty accelerator pedals. also, ford looking for a big month. better than 50% gain versus a year ago. general motors looking for a pick-up. chrysler still struggling. analysts are looking for a drop of about 7% compared to the march sales of 2009. >> we'll look for those numbers later and we'll chat again tomorrow. >>> arrests are made in one of the most violent crimes on the streets of d.c. in years. sarah similar monday is live in southeast with our big story. >> families are frustrated, angry and sad after four people are shot and killed on a street crner. coming up what authorities say sparked it all when fox 5 morning news returns. [ sneezes ] ♪ music play
toyota is saying it is coming around. any predicts on that? >> yeah, in fact, they were on the fox business network yesterday from the new york auto show and talking up about 40% gains. that is what analysts are expecting. they did use record high incentives. toyota usually known for not using incentives to lure customers back into the show rooms after the recalls with the sticky and faulty accelerator pedals. also, ford looking for a big month. better than 50% gain versus a year ago....
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. >>> more trouble for toyota. the company is now recalling 600,000 sienna minivans. rust from road salt could cause the carrier cable that holds the spare tire to rust and break allowing that tire to tumble into the road which could threaten the safety of other drivers. it affects all vans sold it 1998 and this year. owners should expect to get a letter telling them to bring their car in for inspection. toyota is still working on a fix. >>> a travel alert for anyone going near a metro station this weekend. it's going to be slow going. there will be sick gal tracking at red, blue -- single tracking on the red, blue, orpg and green lines -- orange and green lines. you can expect to wait up to 40 minutes for a train. both the capitals and nationals are in action this weekend and many fans as you know rely on the rails. >> this is a routine maintenance that was scheduled in february but due to the snow had to be delayed. so there will be 40-minute delays on the lines and we ask that customers please make their travel plans accordingly. >> we have a list of all the statio
. >>> more trouble for toyota. the company is now recalling 600,000 sienna minivans. rust from road salt could cause the carrier cable that holds the spare tire to rust and break allowing that tire to tumble into the road which could threaten the safety of other drivers. it affects all vans sold it 1998 and this year. owners should expect to get a letter telling them to bring their car in for inspection. toyota is still working on a fix. >>> a travel alert for anyone going...
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so far the 1996 model is not on any of toyota's recall lists. >>> the search continues for 11 missing workers after an oil rig explosion off the coast of louisiana. the explosion 50 miles off shore in the gulf of mexico happened last night. 17 people were hurt. four critically. the coast guard is looking for the missing men hoping that they got away in one of the rig's covered lifeboats. >>> if you have a clunker this your kitchen, the government will give you some money. find out how to cash in on new appliances coming up next. >>> actor kal penn robbed in the district. you have to hear who is stepping into this investigation. >>> a dvd stunner. the x rated find on a family friendly film. %@@r?r?rr v> where is it written that the old way is the right way? where is it written that a traditional education is the only way to get an education? where is it written that classes only take place in a classroom? what if you could get your degree, to develop your talent, no matter who you are, or where you are? what if there was a different kind of university? one that's changing the rules
so far the 1996 model is not on any of toyota's recall lists. >>> the search continues for 11 missing workers after an oil rig explosion off the coast of louisiana. the explosion 50 miles off shore in the gulf of mexico happened last night. 17 people were hurt. four critically. the coast guard is looking for the missing men hoping that they got away in one of the rig's covered lifeboats. >>> if you have a clunker this your kitchen, the government will give you some money. find...
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. >>> toyota says it hasn't been notified yesterday yetunde but it knows the government is proposing a record $16.4 million in fines for failing to quickly alert regulators about safety problems. the automaker says it has taken a number of steps to improve communications with regulators an customers on safety issues. >> donovan mcnabb will be introduced to the tease area today. this is mcnabb leaving dulles airport. paul wagner has a report on this trade. a good deal for both side. >> can i stop you for a minute. what do you tnk of the mcnabb trade? >> i think it might have been time for him to go. >> i have the same opinion she does. i was ready for him to go. i think the last couple of years, he hasn't shown what he needs to do togo to the next level. >> i'm pretty surprised they would trade within the division. i think it is time for a new era in the phillies. he did a good job for us. >> we did manage to find one philly fan who thought the redskins made a smarter move. >> that's tough. i was a big mcnabb fan. i think he makes washington better than the eagles right now. >> it is
. >>> toyota says it hasn't been notified yesterday yetunde but it knows the government is proposing a record $16.4 million in fines for failing to quickly alert regulators about safety problems. the automaker says it has taken a number of steps to improve communications with regulators an customers on safety issues. >> donovan mcnabb will be introduced to the tease area today. this is mcnabb leaving dulles airport. paul wagner has a report on this trade. a good deal for both...
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van over the central line in the 36th hundred block of alabama avenue on monday and crashed into a toyota killing mary and injuring four children. >>> an actor gets caught up on a real life drama in washington, d.c. cal penn found himself attacked by a group of men on tuesday night. they forced him to the ground. took his wallet, his government id and his cell phone. >>> a theft in virginia. somebody stole the trunk of a car, but they left behind the rest of the vehicle and the valuables inside of the vehicle. all that they wanted was the trunk. so, we wanted to know why? >> reporter: this neighborhood it mostly quiet and residents have been able to keep a lid on crime. however, on tuesday morning -- a rude awakening. >> so, i came around to the back of the trunk. >> reporter: in fact, she did a double take. yes. the trunk was gone. >> what would be the purpose of stealing a trunk. nothing was disturbed. i had a suitcase, a tool set. my glove proxwas open. >> her honda is an item. the lid of the trunk higher. >> i had my car scratches. people who attempted to break in. now, it has escalat
van over the central line in the 36th hundred block of alabama avenue on monday and crashed into a toyota killing mary and injuring four children. >>> an actor gets caught up on a real life drama in washington, d.c. cal penn found himself attacked by a group of men on tuesday night. they forced him to the ground. took his wallet, his government id and his cell phone. >>> a theft in virginia. somebody stole the trunk of a car, but they left behind the rest of the vehicle and...
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paul in the neighborhood behind here where at least two if not three were seen getting in a red toyota camry. one had blood on his jacket. >> reporter: a little while ago we spoke to the older brother of the shopkeeper. he told us when the men walked into the store, he was immediately suspicious and picked up the phone and called his wife. >> i said they shot my brother. and she told me that she was on the phone with him. she was on the phone with him. and he told her to stay on the phone. and the last thing i know, my brother told her he was shot. >> reporter: montgomery county police don't believe the man was shot. they say he suffered a severe laceration by the men. one was armed with a bb gun. the brother says his brother has been a shopkeeper here for about 30 years. he has been robbed before and he wasn't going to take it if anybody came in. he was surprised that his brother fought back considering the health problems he had. we were told by the police that he was visibly upset and angry that these two men came in the store. he was standing on the sidewalk out here when they arri
paul in the neighborhood behind here where at least two if not three were seen getting in a red toyota camry. one had blood on his jacket. >> reporter: a little while ago we spoke to the older brother of the shopkeeper. he told us when the men walked into the store, he was immediately suspicious and picked up the phone and called his wife. >> i said they shot my brother. and she told me that she was on the phone with him. she was on the phone with him. and he told her to stay on the...